Lake Success, New York facts for kids
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Lake Success, New York
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| Incorporated Village of Lake Success | |
The Lake Success Village Hall & Clubhouse in 2024
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Location in Nassau County and the state of New York.
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 Lake Success, New York
Location in Long Island
Lake Success, New York
Location in New York
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New York |
| County | Nassau |
| Town | North Hempstead |
| First settled | 1783 |
| Incorporated | December 1927 |
| Named for | Lake Success |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.85 sq mi (4.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,828 |
| • Density | 1,528.65/sq mi (590.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
11020, 11042
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| Area codes | 516, 363 |
| FIPS code | 36-40937 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0954942 |
Lake Success is a small village in Nassau County, New York, located on the North Shore of Long Island. It's part of the Town of North Hempstead. In 2020, about 2,828 people lived here.
From 1946 to 1951, Lake Success was the temporary home for the United Nations. They used the buildings of the Sperry Gyroscope Company while their main headquarters in New York City was being built.
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History of Lake Success
Lake Success gets its name from a special type of lake called a "kettle lake." This kind of lake forms when a block of ice from a glacier melts and leaves a hollow in the ground. Local stories say the Native American name for the lake was "Sucut."
In the early 1900s, William K. Vanderbilt II, a famous person, bought land around the lake to build a home. The village officially became a village in 1926.
The Sperry Plant and the United Nations
In 1939, the United States government bought a large area in Lake Success. This land became home to the Sperry Gyroscope Company. Sperry made many important things like navigation tools for ships and planes, especially during World War II. At its busiest, the plant had 22,000 employees!
After the war, a part of the Sperry plant became the temporary headquarters for the United Nations. This happened from 1947 to 1952. The UN used this space while its permanent home in New York City was being built.
Over the years, other companies like Unisys and Loral Corporation also used the facility to make defense products. In the late 1990s, Lockheed Martin bought the plant. They closed it down and cleaned up the area. In 2000, a company called National RE/sources bought the land and turned it into a modern office park called i.park.
Most of Lake Success is part of the Great Neck School District. Great Neck South High School is even located right in the village.
Geography of Lake Success
Lake Success is located at coordinates 40°46′13″N 73°42′48″W / 40.77028°N 73.71333°W.
The village covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Economy and Businesses
Lake Success is home to several companies. For example, Broadridge Financial Solutions has its main office right in the village.
Also, Canon USA used to have its main headquarters in Lake Success. They moved to Melville, New York, in the early 2010s.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 295 | — | |
| 1940 | 203 | −31.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,264 | 522.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,954 | 133.7% | |
| 1970 | 3,254 | 10.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,396 | −26.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,484 | 3.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,797 | 12.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,934 | 4.9% | |
| 2020 | 2,828 | −3.6% | |
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According to the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,897 people living in Lake Success. Most residents were White (75.3%), with Asian (19.3%) and African American (5.4%) people also living there. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino (1.6%).
Education in Lake Success
Most of Lake Success is served by the Great Neck Union Free School District. A very small part in the northeast corner is in the Manhasset Union Free School District. However, all children in Lake Success who attend public schools go to Great Neck's schools.
Some of the Great Neck schools are located within the village itself. These include Lakeville Elementary School, Great Neck South Middle School, and Great Neck South High School. The school district's main offices are also in Lake Success.
Transportation and Roads
Major highways like the Long Island Expressway (Interstate 495) and the Northern State Parkway run through Lake Success. Other important roads include Northern Boulevard (NY 25A), Community Drive, Lakeville Road, and Marcus Avenue.
Long ago, the Long Island Motor Parkway also passed through the village.
Public Transit Options
There are no Long Island Rail Road train stations directly in Lake Success. The closest train stations are Great Neck and Little Neck on the Port Washington Branch, and New Hyde Park on the Main Line.
Several bus routes operated by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) serve Lake Success. These include the n20G, n20H, n20X, n21, n25, and n26 routes.
Utilities and Services
Power and Gas
National Grid USA provides natural gas to homes and businesses in Lake Success that use it. PSEG Long Island supplies electricity to everyone in the village.
Water and Sewage
The Manhasset–Lakeville Water District provides all homes and businesses in Lake Success with water. The village also has a sewer system. The southern part of Lake Success is connected to the Nassau County Sewage District. Other parts of the village send their wastewater to the Belgrave Sewer District for treatment.
Healthcare and Emergency Services
A part of Long Island Jewish Medical Center, a large hospital run by Northwell Health, is located within Lake Success.
The Manhasset–Lakeville Fire District provides fire protection services for the entire village.
Lake Success has its own police force, called the Lake Success Police Department. They are in charge of keeping the village safe. The only exceptions are the Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway, which are patrolled by other police departments. As of 2024, the Lake Success Police Department has 23 officers.
Famous People from Lake Success
- Whitey Ford – A famous baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees.
- Henry Phipps Jr. – An important businessman in the American steel industry.
- Talia Shire – An actress known for her roles in The Godfather and Rocky movies.
- William Kissam Vanderbilt II – A racing driver and yachtsman from the famous Vanderbilt family.
See also
In Spanish: Lake Success para niños
